Only just got out of high school and havent had a lot of access to different types of gear but ill list the things that i have had good luck with

trekking poles: exped alpinlites
pack: kathmandu katabatic (only 35L), havent used my big pack much
rain jacket: arc teryx theta ar, not very light but havent got wet so far, have had some other jackets that are lighter but they have all soaked through after a while
rain pants: mont austral pants, again not the lightest but a bit heavier duty for bushwhacking
socks: rei light hikers are pretty versatile
shirt: some sort of marmot running shirt

have recently got a lot of new gear so hopefully be able to fill in all of the other items in the next couple of months

My gear list is constantly evolving, but there are a few things that are "definites", so perfect in weight and function that they are not likely to be exchanged any time soon. I'll omit the stuff I don't have such strong feelings about.

Pack: MLD Burn!!! (for any trip with resupply options within 5 days). I'd like to do the AT with this pack)

I'm going to separate mine into two groups. The first is items actually consider my favorites, the second is gear that I have that is good enough that I don't feel justified in spending money on something better or more purpose built.